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Every control measure the library can generate.

75 control measures

11Command and Control Lines04

Boundary

Delineates the area of responsibility between two adjacent units, labeled with the echelon and the designators of the units it separates.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the boundary's corners by curving it through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
echelonEchelonenum"none""team""squad""section""platoon""company""battalion""regiment""brigade""division""corps""army""army-group""region""command""battalion"Field B unit-size amplifier, drawn on the line
echelonSizePixelsEchelon size (screen)number (px)16Echelon glyph height in screen pixels
echelonSizeEchelon size (ground)number (m)750Echelon glyph height in meters
echelonPaddingEchelon paddingnumber0.3Gap on each side of the echelon, as a ratio of its height
labelRepetitionsLabel groupsnumber1Number of label groups spaced evenly along the whole boundary
labelSpacingLabel spacingnumber1Spread of label groups: 1 spreads evenly, lower clusters them toward the middle.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumber0.4Gap between the line/echelon and the unit labels, as a ratio of the echelon height
labelOrientationLabel orientationenum"along""standard""along"Unit labels along the line, or per MIL-STD-2525E Figure L-10: on mostly north–south segments the label group rotates perpendicular to the line as a single row crossing it.

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnit designationField T β€” unique designation of the unit on the left-of-travel side.
ASCountryField AS β€” country code of the unit on the left-of-travel side.
T1Unit designation (other side)Field T1 β€” unique designation of the unit on the right-of-travel side.
AS1Country (other side)Field AS1 β€” country code of the unit on the right-of-travel side.

Label placement on a representative shape

Light line

A line, designated by higher headquarters, forward of which vehicles must use blackout lights at night.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
phaseLineNamePhase line nametextβ€”Name the line as a phase line β€” rendered "PL <name>" beyond each end of the line.
includePrefixShow PL prefixbooleantruePrefix the phase line name with "PL" (or show the bare name).
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra clearance between the line and its labels, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

Label placement on a representative shape

Engineer work line

A coordinated boundary compartmentalizing an area of operations to show where specific engineer units have responsibility.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
phaseLineNamePhase line nametextβ€”Name the line as a phase line β€” rendered "PL <name>" beyond each end of the line.
includePrefixShow PL prefixbooleantruePrefix the phase line name with "PL" (or show the bare name).
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra clearance between the line and its labels, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnit designationField T β€” unique designation of the engineer unit on the left-of-travel side.
ASCountryField AS β€” country code of the engineer unit on the left-of-travel side.
T1Unit designation (other side)Field T1 β€” unique designation of the engineer unit on the right-of-travel side.
AS1Country (other side)Field AS1 β€” country code of the engineer unit on the right-of-travel side.

Label placement on a representative shape

Generic command and control line

Illustrative command-and-control-style line (not part of MIL-STD-2525E) carrying optional additional-information/designation text above it and an effective date-time-group window below it.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
phaseLineNamePhase line nametextβ€”Name the line as a phase line β€” rendered "PL <name>" beyond each end of the line.
includePrefixShow PL prefixbooleantruePrefix the phase line name with "PL" (or show the bare name).
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra clearance between the line and its labels, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
HAdditional informationField H β€” additional free-text information, shown above the line near each end.
TUnique designationField T β€” unique designation of the line, shown above it near each end.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the line becomes effective, shown below it near each end.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the line ceases to be effective, shown below it near each end.

Label placement on a representative shape

12Command and Control Areas07

Area of operations

An operational area defined by a commander for land and naval forces, within which the assigned force conducts military operations.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
HAdditional informationField H β€” additional free-text information, shown below the designation.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the area becomes effective.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the area ceases to be effective.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Named area of interest

A geographical area where information is gathered to satisfy specific intelligence requirements.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.

Label placement on a representative shape

Target area of interest

The geographical area where high-value targets can be acquired and engaged by friendly forces.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.

Label placement on a representative shape

Airfield zone

A zone enclosing an airfield, marked with a runway glyph; Field H carries the airfield type, runway length and other pertinent information.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleantrueRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
glyphSizeRatioRunway sizenumber0.55Size of the runway glyph as a ratio of the area's width.

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
HAdditional informationField H β€” airfield type, runway length and other information, placed outside the area's east edge.

Label placement on a representative shape

Base camp

An evolving military facility that supports military operations of a deployed unit and provides the necessary support and services for sustained operations.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleantrueRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
echelonEchelonenum"none""team""squad""section""platoon""company""battalion""regiment""brigade""division""corps""army""army-group""region""command""none"Field B unit-size amplifier, drawn on the boundary.
echelonSizePixelsEchelon size (screen)number (px)16Echelon glyph height in screen pixels.
echelonSizeEchelon size (ground)number (m)750Echelon glyph height in meters.
echelonPaddingEchelon paddingnumber0.3Gap on each side of the echelon, as a ratio of its height.
echelonPositionEchelon positionnumber0Slide the echelon along the boundary, as a fraction of the perimeter from the bottom edge.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
HAdditional informationField H β€” additional free-text information, shown below the designation.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the area becomes effective.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the area ceases to be effective.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Guerrilla base

A temporary site where guerrilla installations, headquarters, and units are located.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleantrueRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
echelonEchelonenum"none""team""squad""section""platoon""company""battalion""regiment""brigade""division""corps""army""army-group""region""command""none"Field B unit-size amplifier, drawn on the boundary.
echelonSizePixelsEchelon size (screen)number (px)16Echelon glyph height in screen pixels.
echelonSizeEchelon size (ground)number (m)750Echelon glyph height in meters.
echelonPaddingEchelon paddingnumber0.3Gap on each side of the echelon, as a ratio of its height.
echelonPositionEchelon positionnumber0Slide the echelon along the boundary, as a fraction of the perimeter from the bottom edge.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
HAdditional informationField H β€” additional free-text information, shown below the designation.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the area becomes effective.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the area ceases to be effective.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Generic command and control area

A general-purpose command and control area carrying a designation, additional information and an effective date-time-group window.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleantrueRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
HAdditional informationField H β€” additional free-text information, shown below the designation.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the area becomes effective.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the area ceases to be effective.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

14Maneuver Lines11

Forward line of own troops (FLOT)

Indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces at a specific time.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
radiusPixelsRadius (screen)number (px)10Radius of each scallop arc in screen pixels
radiusRadius (ground)number (m)50Radius of each scallop arc in meters
arcSegmentsArc segmentsnumber16Number of points used to render each semicircle

Phase line

A line used for control and coordination of military operations, usually along a recognizable terrain feature extending across the zone of action.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
includePrefixShow PL prefixbooleantruePrefix the end labels with "PL" (or show a bare "PL" with no designation).
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra clearance between the line and its labels, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the phase line's unique designation.

Label placement on a representative shape

Final Protective Fire (Left)

An immediately available, prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement across defensive lines or areas. The blade marks the left arm (PT 1 to PT 2).

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.07Arrowhead length as a ratio of each arm's length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.67Arrowhead base width as a multiple of the arrowhead length
bladeHeightRatioBlade heightnumber0.03Blade's perpendicular reach into the V, as a fraction of its arm's length

Final Protective Fire (Right)

An immediately available, prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement across defensive lines or areas. The blade marks the right arm (PT 1 to PT 3).

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.07Arrowhead length as a ratio of each arm's length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.67Arrowhead base width as a multiple of the arrowhead length
bladeHeightRatioBlade heightnumber0.03Blade's perpendicular reach into the V, as a fraction of its arm's length

Principal Direction of Fire

A specific direction or sector toward which a weapon or unit directs fire for a tactical purpose.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.07Arrowhead length as a ratio of each arm's length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.67Arrowhead base width as a multiple of the arrowhead length

Direction of Attack β€” Airborne/Aviation

The direction or route of an airborne or aviation attack.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.12Arrowhead length as a ratio of the route's total length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber1.15Arrowhead total width as a ratio of its length
bowTieLengthRatioBow-tie lengthnumber0.1Aviation mark length as a ratio of the route's total length
bowTieWidthRatioBow-tie widthnumber0.5Aviation mark total width as a ratio of its length
bowTiePositionBow-tie positionnumber0.3333333333333333Position of the aviation mark along the route, from tail (0) to tip (1)
labelPositionLabel positionnumber0.6666666666666666Position of the T/W/W1 group along the route, from tail (0) to tip (1)
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumber0Extra spacing between the route and the date-time rows, in label heights

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the attack route's unique designation.
WStart date-time groupField W β€” the route's start date-time group.
W1End date-time groupField W1 β€” the route's end date-time group.

Label placement on a representative shape

Direction of Main Attack

The direction or route of the primary attack.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.12Arrowhead length as a ratio of the route's total length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber1.15Arrowhead total width as a ratio of its length
labelPositionLabel positionnumber0.5Position of the T/W/W1 group along the route, from tail (0) to tip (1)
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumber0Extra spacing between the route and the date-time rows, in label heights
arrowheadOutlineRatioArrowhead outlinenumber0.3Outlined arrowhead thickness as a ratio of its length

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the attack route's unique designation.
WStart date-time groupField W β€” the route's start date-time group.
W1End date-time groupField W1 β€” the route's end date-time group.

Label placement on a representative shape

Direction of Supporting Attack

The direction or route of an attack that supports the main effort.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.12Arrowhead length as a ratio of the route's total length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber1.15Arrowhead total width as a ratio of its length
labelPositionLabel positionnumber0.5Position of the T/W/W1 group along the route, from tail (0) to tip (1)
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumber0Extra spacing between the route and the date-time rows, in label heights

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the attack route's unique designation.
WStart date-time groupField W β€” the route's start date-time group.
W1End date-time groupField W1 β€” the route's end date-time group.

Label placement on a representative shape

Ambush

A variation of attack from concealed positions against a moving or temporarily halted enemy.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.15Arrowhead length as a ratio of the chord span
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.5Arrowhead base width as a multiple of the arrowhead length
hatchLengthRatioHatch lengthnumber0.15Length of the parallel hatches as a fraction of the chord span
hatchCountHatch countnumber5Number of parallel hatches spaced along the curve
curveDepthRatioCurve depthnumber0.25How far the back line bends toward the tip, as a fraction of the chord span
arcSegmentsArc segmentsnumber30Number of segments used to render the curve

Handover line

A line where responsibility for a target, area, or force transitions from one unit or headquarters to another.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
phaseLineNamePhase line nametextβ€”Name the line as a phase line β€” rendered "PL <name>" beyond each end of the line.
includePrefixShow PL prefixbooleantruePrefix the phase line name with "PL" (or show the bare name).
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra clearance between the line and its labels, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

Label placement on a representative shape

Battle handover line

A designated phase line where responsibility for combat operations transitions between two units, typically at a forward passage of lines.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
phaseLineNamePhase line nametextβ€”Name the line as a phase line β€” rendered "PL <name>" beyond each end of the line.
includePrefixShow PL prefixbooleantruePrefix the phase line name with "PL" (or show the bare name).
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra clearance between the line and its labels, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

Label placement on a representative shape

15Maneuver Areas26

Area

A generic maneuver area enclosed by a boundary.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Assembly area

An area a unit occupies to prepare for further operations.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
HAdditional informationField H β€” additional free-text information, shown below the designation.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the area becomes effective.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the area ceases to be effective.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Joint tactical action area

An area, and the airspace above it, within which land, sea, and air-based forces conduct joint tactical actions, normally against a hostile force.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
HAdditional informationField H β€” additional free-text information, shown below the designation.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the area becomes effective.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the area ceases to be effective.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Submarine action area

An area, including the water space and airspace above it, reserved for submarine operations.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the area becomes effective.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the area ceases to be effective.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Submarine-generated action area

An action area generated around a submarine's reported position, reserved for its operations.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the area becomes effective.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the area ceases to be effective.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Drop zone

A specified area upon which airborne troops, equipment, or supplies are airdropped.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Extraction zone

A specified drop zone used for the delivery of supplies and/or equipment by means of an extraction technique from an aircraft flying very close to the ground.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Landing zone

A specified ground or water area for the landing of aircraft.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
HAdditional informationField H β€” additional free-text information, shown below the designation.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the area becomes effective.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the area ceases to be effective.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Pickup zone

A specified ground or water area used to pick up personnel or equipment by helicopter.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
HAdditional informationField H β€” additional free-text information, shown below the designation.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the area becomes effective.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the area ceases to be effective.
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Fortified Area

A specified geographical locality with constructed defensive works as protection against attack.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
toothSizePixelsTooth size (screen)number (px)10Size of the fortified-area teeth, in pixels
toothSizeTooth size (ground)number (m)50Size of the fortified-area teeth, in meters
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.
HAdditional informationField H β€” additional free-text information, shown below the designation.
WEffective from (DTG)Field W β€” date-time group the area becomes effective.
W1Effective to (DTG)Field W1 β€” date-time group the area ceases to be effective.

Label placement on a representative shape

Battle Position

A defensive location oriented on a likely enemy avenue of approach, labeled with the echelon of the occupying unit.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
echelonEchelonenum"none""team""squad""section""platoon""company""battalion""regiment""brigade""division""corps""army""army-group""region""command""battalion"Field B unit-size amplifier, drawn on the boundary.
echelonSizePixelsEchelon size (screen)number (px)16Echelon glyph height in screen pixels.
echelonSizeEchelon size (ground)number (m)750Echelon glyph height in meters.
echelonPaddingEchelon paddingnumber0.3Gap on each side of the echelon, as a ratio of its height.
echelonPositionEchelon positionnumber0Slide the echelon along the boundary, as a fraction of the perimeter from the bottom edge.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the unit's designation, centered in the area.

Label placement on a representative shape

Strong Point

A key point in a defensive position, usually strongly fortified and heavily armed, around which other positions are grouped for its protection.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
echelonEchelonenum"none""team""squad""section""platoon""company""battalion""regiment""brigade""division""corps""army""army-group""region""command""battalion"Field B unit-size amplifier, drawn on the boundary.
echelonSizePixelsEchelon size (screen)number (px)16Echelon glyph height in screen pixels.
echelonSizeEchelon size (ground)number (m)750Echelon glyph height in meters.
echelonPaddingEchelon paddingnumber0.3Gap on each side of the echelon, as a ratio of its height.
echelonPositionEchelon positionnumber0Slide the echelon along the boundary, as a fraction of the perimeter from the bottom edge.
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumberβ€”Extra spacing between the area's label rows, as a ratio of the label height

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the unit's designation, centered in the area.

Label placement on a representative shape

Airborne Attack

Airborne or aviation axis of advance.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
shaftWidthRatioShaft widthnumber0.6Arrow shaft width as a ratio of the arrowhead width
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the corners where the shaft changes direction.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber5Number of segments approximating each rounded bend when smooth mode is enabled.

Attack Helicopter

Attack helicopter axis of advance.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
shaftWidthRatioShaft widthnumber0.6Arrow shaft width as a ratio of the arrowhead width
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the corners where the shaft changes direction.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber5Number of segments approximating each rounded bend when smooth mode is enabled.
symbolHeightRatioSymbol heightnumber0.45Height of the helicopter symbol as a ratio of the head width.
triangleSizeRatioTriangle sizenumber0.25Size of the top triangle relative to the reference unit.
bottomBarWidthRatioBottom bar widthnumber1.5Width of the bottom bar relative to the reference triangle.
bowtieWidthRatioBowtie widthnumber0.8Size of the central bowtie relative to the reference triangle.

Main Attack

Receives the preponderance of available combat power to accomplish the operation's primary purpose.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
shaftWidthRatioShaft widthnumber0.6Arrow shaft width as a ratio of the arrowhead width
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the corners where the shaft changes direction.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber5Number of segments approximating each rounded bend when smooth mode is enabled.

Supporting Attack

Supports the main attack by fixing, deceiving, or preventing enemy forces from interfering with it.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
shaftWidthRatioShaft widthnumber0.6Arrow shaft width as a ratio of the arrowhead width
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the corners where the shaft changes direction.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber5Number of segments approximating each rounded bend when smooth mode is enabled.

Assault position

That position between the line of departure and the objective in an attack from which forces assault the objective. Ideally, it is the last covered and concealed position before reaching the objective.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.

Label placement on a representative shape

Attack position

The last position occupied by the assault echelon before crossing the start line/line of departure.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.

Label placement on a representative shape

Objective area

A defined geographical area within which is located an objective to be captured or reached by the military forces. This area is defined by competent authority for purposes of command and control.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the area's corners by curving the boundary through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the area's unique designation.

Label placement on a representative shape

Encirclement

The loss of freedom of maneuver resulting from enemy control of all ground routes of evacuation and reinforcement.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleantrueRound the boundary by curving it through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
barbSpacingRatioSpacingnumber0.4Spacing between barbs as a ratio of the symbol radius (smaller is denser).
barbLengthRatioBarb lengthnumber0.16Barb height as a ratio of the symbol radius (amplitude).

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
NHostile (ENY) markerField N β€” literal "ENY" marker at the area's west and east edges.

Label placement on a representative shape

Attack by Fire

Uses direct and indirect fires to engage an enemy from a distance without closing, normally to destroy, suppress, fix, or deceive it. Unlike support by fire, it does not support another maneuvering force.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.3Arrowhead width as a ratio of the shaft length
rearLineLengthRatioRear line lengthnumber0.3Length of the rear flare lines as a ratio of the head
rearLineAngleRear line anglenumber45Angle of the rear flare lines, in degrees

Support By Fire

Engages the enemy by direct fire in support of another maneuvering force, normally to fix or suppress the enemy so it cannot effectively fire on that force.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.3Arrowhead width as a ratio of the shaft length
rearLineLengthRatioRear line lengthnumber0.3Length of the rear flare lines as a ratio of the head
rearLineAngleRear line anglenumber45Angle of the rear flare lines, in degrees

Search Area

Designates an area to examine systematically for specified persons, forces, materiel, or information.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.12Arrowhead length as a ratio of the total leg length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.5Arrowhead base width as a multiple of the arrowhead length
zigzagStartZigzag startnumber0.55Point along the leg where the zigzag begins (0-1).
zigzagEndZigzag endnumber0.45Point along the leg where the zigzag returns (0-1).
zigzagAmplitudeRatioZigzag amplitudenumber0.07Perpendicular kink offset as a ratio of leg length.

Area Defense

A defensive posture oriented in all directions and focused on retaining specified terrain.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowOpeningAngleArrow openingnumber30Angular opening between the two arrow tips, in degrees
labelOpeningAngleAD openingnumber20Angular opening occupied by the AD label, in degrees
barbCountBarbsnumber6Number of filled outward barbs distributed around the defense
barbLengthRatioBarb lengthnumber0.16Barb height as a ratio of the symbol radius
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.18Open-arrowhead length as a ratio of the symbol radius

Frontal Attack

An offensive maneuver in which the main action is directed against the front.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
shaftWidthRatioShaft widthnumber0.6Arrow shaft width as a ratio of the arrowhead width
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the corners where the shaft changes direction.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber5Number of segments approximating each rounded bend when smooth mode is enabled.
crossbarLengthRatioStraight line lengthnumber1.1Crossbar length as a multiple of the arrowhead base width
labelPositionDesignation positionnumber0.25Position of Field T along the shaft, from tail (0) to head (1)
dtgPositionDate-time positionnumber0.62Position of Fields W/W1 along the shaft, from tail (0) to head (1)
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumber0Extra spacing between the W and W1 rows, in label heights

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the maneuver's unique designation.
WStart date-time groupField W β€” the maneuver's start date-time group.
W1End date-time groupField W1 β€” the maneuver's end date-time group.

Label placement on a representative shape

Turning Movement

A maneuver that passes around or over an enemy's principal defensive positions to secure objectives to the enemy's rear.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
shaftWidthRatioShaft widthnumber0.6Arrow shaft width as a ratio of the arrowhead width
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the corners where the shaft changes direction.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber5Number of segments approximating each rounded bend when smooth mode is enabled.
crossbarLengthRatioStraight line lengthnumber1.1Crossbar length as a multiple of the arrowhead base width
labelPositionDesignation positionnumber0.25Position of Field T along the shaft, from tail (0) to head (1)
dtgPositionDate-time positionnumber0.62Position of Fields W/W1 along the shaft, from tail (0) to head (1)
labelPaddingLabel paddingnumber0Extra spacing between the W and W1 rows, in label heights

Text amplifiers

FieldLabelDescription
TUnique designationField T β€” the maneuver's unique designation.
WStart date-time groupField W β€” the maneuver's start date-time group.
W1End date-time groupField W1 β€” the maneuver's end date-time group.

Label placement on a representative shape

27Protection Areas07

Block

Integrates fires and obstacles to stop an attacker along an avenue of approach or prevent it from passing through an engagement area. Establishes a limit of enemy advance.

No parameters β€” shape is fully determined by its points.

Disrupt

Integrates fires and obstacles to break up an enemy's formation and tempo, interrupt its timetable, commit breaching assets prematurely, and force a piecemeal attack.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
middleArrowLengthRatioMiddle arrow lengthnumber0.65Middle arrow length as a ratio of the longest (top) arrow.
bottomArrowLengthRatioBottom arrow lengthnumber0.45Bottom arrow length as a ratio of the longest (top) arrow.
shaftLengthRatioShaft lengthnumber0.65Center shaft length as a ratio of the longest arrow, extending opposite.
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.2Arrowhead length as a ratio of the longest arrow
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.2Arrowhead base width as a ratio of the longest arrow

Fix

Slows an attacker within a specified area, giving friendly forces time to acquire, target, and destroy it throughout the area's depth.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadAngleArrowhead anglenumber35Half-angle of the open arrowhead wings, in degrees.
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.16Arrowhead length as a ratio of the axis length
endSegmentRatioEnd segmentnumber0.2Flat end segment length as a ratio of the axis (capped at 0.35).

Turn

Diverts an enemy formation from one avenue of approach to another or into an engagement area. The arrow indicates the desired direction of turn.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.16Arrowhead length as a ratio of the rear-to-tip distance
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.16Arrowhead base width as a ratio of the rear-to-tip distance
arcSegmentsArc segmentsnumber64Number of line segments approximating the quarter-circle shaft.

Obstacle Bypass Easy

Obstacle bypass (easy) with parallel rails and two arrowheads.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.2Arrowhead length as a ratio of the opening width
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.2Arrowhead base width as a ratio of the opening width
defaultLengthRatioDefault lengthnumber1.5Symbol depth as a ratio of opening width when no hint point is given

Obstacle Bypass Difficult

Obstacle bypass (difficult) with zigzag rear line and arrowheads.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.2Arrowhead length as a ratio of the opening width
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.2Arrowhead base width as a ratio of the opening width
defaultLengthRatioDefault lengthnumber1.5Symbol depth as a ratio of opening width when no hint point is given
zigzagAmplitudeRatioZigzag amplitudenumber0.12Zigzag tooth depth as a ratio of the opening width.
zigzagSpacingRatioZigzag spacingnumber0.18Spacing between zigzag teeth as a ratio of the opening width.

Obstacle Bypass Impossible

Obstacle bypass (impossible) with rear barrier marks and arrowheads.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.2Arrowhead length as a ratio of the opening width
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.2Arrowhead base width as a ratio of the opening width
defaultLengthRatioDefault lengthnumber1.5Symbol depth as a ratio of opening width when no hint point is given
rearBarLengthRatioRear bar lengthnumber0.12Length of each rear barrier bar as a ratio of the opening width.
rearGapRatioRear gapnumber0.08Gap between the two rear bars as a ratio of the opening width.

29Protection Lines04

Ditch - Under Construction

Antitank ditch obstacle under construction.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
toothHeightPixelsTooth height (screen)number (px)10Perpendicular depth of each triangular tooth
toothHeightTooth height (ground)number (m)50Perpendicular depth of each triangular tooth
toothWidthRatioTooth width rationumber (x)1.15Tooth base span as a multiple of height

Ditch - Completed

Completed antitank ditch obstacle.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
toothHeightPixelsTooth height (screen)number (px)10Perpendicular depth of each triangular tooth
toothHeightTooth height (ground)number (m)50Perpendicular depth of each triangular tooth
toothWidthRatioTooth width rationumber (x)1.15Tooth base span as a multiple of height

Antitank Wall

Antitank wall obstacle.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
toothHeightPixelsTooth height (screen)number (px)10Perpendicular depth of each triangular tooth
toothHeightTooth height (ground)number (m)50Perpendicular depth of each triangular tooth
toothWidthRatioTooth width rationumber (x)2.2Tooth base span as a multiple of height
toothSpacingRatioTooth spacing rationumber (x)1.35Gap between teeth as a multiple of base width

Fortified Line

Fortified line with castellated square-wave boundary.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the line's corners by curving the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber16Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
toothSizePixelsTooth size (screen)number (px)10Side length of the square crenellations
toothSizeTooth size (ground)number (m)50Side length of the square crenellations

34Mission Tasks10

Block

Denies the enemy access to an area or avenue of approach, normally for a specified time or until a specified event occurs. The enemy may still move in other directions.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
labelGapRatioLabel gapnumber0.2Size of the shaft gap holding the 'B' label, as a ratio of the front length

Breach

Breaks through or establishes a passage through enemy defenses, obstacles, minefields, or fortifications using synchronized combined arms.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
tickLengthRatioTick lengthnumber0.15Length of the outward end ticks, as a ratio of the front opening width
tickAngleTick anglenumber45Outward lean of the end ticks from perpendicular, in degrees
labelGapRatioLabel gapnumber0.2Size of the rear-line gap holding the 'B' label, as a ratio of the front length

Bypass

Deliberately avoids contact with an obstacle or enemy force to maintain momentum and avoid unnecessary combat.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.12Arrowhead length as a ratio of the front opening width
labelGapRatioLabel gapnumber0.2Size of the rear-line gap holding the 'B' label, as a ratio of the front length

Canalize

Restricts enemy movement to a narrow zone using terrain, obstacles, fires, or friendly maneuver, making the enemy vulnerable to piecemeal destruction.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
tickLengthRatioTick lengthnumber0.15Length of the inward end ticks, as a ratio of the front opening width
tickAngleTick anglenumber45Inward lean of the end ticks from perpendicular, in degrees
labelGapRatioLabel gapnumber0.2Size of the rear-line gap holding the 'C' label, as a ratio of the front length

Clear

Eliminates enemy forces within an assigned area by destroying, capturing, or forcing their withdrawal so they cannot offer organized resistance.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowInsetRatioArrow paddingnumber0.15Padding between the line endpoints and the outer arrows, as a ratio of height
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.15Arrowhead length as a ratio of the symbol height
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.2Arrowhead base width as a ratio of the symbol height
labelGapRatioLabel gapnumber0.2Size of the shaft gap holding the 'C' label, as a ratio of the shaft length

Delay

Trades space for time while under pressure, slowing the enemy's momentum and inflicting maximum damage without becoming decisively engaged.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.12Arrowhead length as a ratio of the straight-line length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.12Arrowhead base width as a ratio of the straight-line length
labelGapRatioLabel gapnumber0.18Size of the shaft gap holding the 'D' label, as a ratio of the shaft length
arcSegmentsArc segmentsnumber32Number of straight segments used to approximate the semicircular arc

Isolate

Seals an enemy off from support, denies freedom of movement, and prevents contact with other enemy forces while offensive action continues against it.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
openingAngleOpeningnumber30Angular width of the gap on the friendly side, in degrees
barbCountBarbsnumber9Number of inward-pointing barbs spaced along the closed arc
barbLengthRatioBarb lengthnumber0.18Length of each inward barb, as a ratio of the symbol radius

Cover

Protects the main body by fighting to gain time while observing and reporting information and preventing enemy ground observation of and direct fire against the main body; unlike a screen or guard, a covering force is tactically self-contained and operates independently of the main body.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.12Arrowhead length as a ratio of the total leg length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.5Arrowhead base width as a multiple of the arrowhead length
zigzagStartZigzag startnumber0.55Point along the leg where the zigzag begins (0-1).
zigzagEndZigzag endnumber0.45Point along the leg where the zigzag returns (0-1).
zigzagAmplitudeRatioZigzag amplitudenumber0.07Perpendicular kink offset as a ratio of leg length.
labelInsetRatioLetter positionnumber0.2Inset of each task letter from PT. 2 or PT. 3 across the center opening

Guard

Protects the main body by fighting to gain time while observing and reporting information and preventing enemy ground observation of and direct fire against the main body; a guard force operates within supporting range of the main body and cannot operate independently of it.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.12Arrowhead length as a ratio of the total leg length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.5Arrowhead base width as a multiple of the arrowhead length
zigzagStartZigzag startnumber0.55Point along the leg where the zigzag begins (0-1).
zigzagEndZigzag endnumber0.45Point along the leg where the zigzag returns (0-1).
zigzagAmplitudeRatioZigzag amplitudenumber0.07Perpendicular kink offset as a ratio of leg length.
labelInsetRatioLetter positionnumber0.2Inset of each task letter from PT. 2 or PT. 3 across the center opening

Screen

Provides early warning to the protected force through observation, identification, reporting, and continuous surveillance of the enemy.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.12Arrowhead length as a ratio of the total leg length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.5Arrowhead base width as a multiple of the arrowhead length
zigzagStartZigzag startnumber0.55Point along the leg where the zigzag begins (0-1).
zigzagEndZigzag endnumber0.45Point along the leg where the zigzag returns (0-1).
zigzagAmplitudeRatioZigzag amplitudenumber0.07Perpendicular kink offset as a ratio of leg length.
labelInsetRatioLetter positionnumber0.2Inset of each task letter from PT. 2 or PT. 3 across the center opening

99Generic Graphics06

Block Arrow

Solid filled arrow with a controllable shaft width and selectable head (triangle, barbed, concave, diamond, harpoon, swallowtail, tee). Not a doctrinal symbol.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
shaftWidthRatioShaft widthnumber0.06Shaft band width as a fraction of the total path length
arrowheadStyleArrowhead styleenum"triangle""barbed""concave""diamond""harpoon""swallowtail""tee""triangle"Arrowhead silhouette
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.18Arrowhead base width as a ratio of the total path length
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.22Arrowhead length as a ratio of the total path length
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the shaft's corners by curving it through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled
filledFilledbooleantrueFill the body solid; when off the arrow is drawn as an outline only.

Classic Arrow

Clean straight arrow with a selectable head (triangle, barbed, concave, diamond, harpoon, swallowtail, chevron, circle, tee, open). Not a doctrinal symbol.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseRound the shaft's corners by curving it through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled
arrowheadStyleArrowhead styleenum"triangle""barbed""concave""diamond""harpoon""swallowtail""chevron""circle""tee""open""triangle"Arrowhead silhouette
arrowheadLengthRatioArrowhead lengthnumber0.2Arrowhead length as a ratio of the total path length
arrowheadWidthRatioArrowhead widthnumber0.14Arrowhead base width as a ratio of the total path length

Line

A non-doctrinal free polyline through two or more control points.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseCurve the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.

Polygon

A non-doctrinal free polygon with one outer ring.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
smoothSmoothbooleanfalseCurve the path through the control points.
smoothResolutionSmooth resolutionnumber12Number of samples per segment when smooth mode is enabled.
filledFilledbooleanfalseFill the interior instead of rendering an outline only.

Rectangle

A non-doctrinal oriented rectangle defined by three adjacent corners.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
filledFilledbooleanfalseFill the interior instead of rendering an outline only.

Circle

A non-doctrinal circle defined by a center and radius point.

Parameters

KeyLabelTypeDefaultDescription
filledFilledbooleanfalseFill the interior instead of rendering an outline only.